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{{quote|'''Q:''' Did Londo's men weaken the chains after all, or was G'Kar just really determined? |
{{quote|'''Q:''' Did Londo's men weaken the chains after all, or was G'Kar just really determined? |
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'''A:''' That was one determined Narn. |
'''A:''' That was one determined Narn. |
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|[[JMS]] talking to fans about ''[[Babylon 5]]''.}} |
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Heroes showing off their power—literally or symbolically—by busting out of chains, ropes, or similar restraints. Sometimes it involves the "flex my pecs to bust these bindings" thing, or it can be "I'm so pissed off, it's like my handcuffs are made of lead." Whichever the case, [[Heroic Resolve]] or [[Unstoppable Rage]] is usually at work. |
Heroes showing off their power—literally or symbolically—by busting out of chains, ropes, or similar restraints. Sometimes it involves the "flex my pecs to bust these bindings" thing, or it can be "I'm so pissed off, it's like my handcuffs are made of lead." Whichever the case, [[Heroic Resolve]] or [[Unstoppable Rage]] is usually at work. |
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See also [[With My Hands Tied]], [[Chained to a Rock]], and [[Chained by Fashion]]. If a chair is involved, we might have a [[Bench Breaker]]. |
See also [[With My Hands Tied]], [[Chained to a Rock]], and [[Chained by Fashion]]. If a chair is involved, we might have a [[Bench Breaker]]. |
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== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] == |
== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] == |
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* Chapter/Episode 1 of ''[[Bleach]]'', where Ichigo dramatically bursts out of a paralyzing spell, demonstrating his immense spiritual power. |
* Chapter/Episode 1 of ''[[Bleach]]'', where Ichigo dramatically bursts out of a paralyzing spell, demonstrating his immense spiritual power. |
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** Not a hero, but this is the first thing the Dalek in ''Dalek'' does after tricking Rose into touching it. |
** Not a hero, but this is the first thing the Dalek in ''Dalek'' does after tricking Rose into touching it. |
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* During the big showdown between Faith and Buffy in ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', Buffy handcuffs them together. Faith then breaks the cuffs. Interestingly, a few episodes earlier when they were both arrested, they knocked out a cop and stole his keys to unlock their handcuffs, instead of breaking them. |
* During the big showdown between Faith and Buffy in ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', Buffy handcuffs them together. Faith then breaks the cuffs. Interestingly, a few episodes earlier when they were both arrested, they knocked out a cop and stole his keys to unlock their handcuffs, instead of breaking them. |
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* ''[[Battlestar Galactica |
* ''[[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]''. Leoben breaks his cuffs and gets the drop on Kara Thrace simply to show he can during his interrogation. Cylon prisoners after this episode are always excessively chained and restraint-collared. |
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* ''[[The X-Files]]'' ("Revelations"). A religious fanatic escapes from Scully and Mulder by diving out a window, then breaking his handcuffs after he hits the ground. |
* ''[[The X-Files]]'' ("Revelations"). A religious fanatic escapes from Scully and Mulder by diving out a window, then breaking his handcuffs after he hits the ground. |
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* ''[[COPS (series)|COPS]]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQTXawaAKNA "I can break these cuffs!" "You can't break those cuffs."] {{spoiler|He doesn't.}} |
* ''[[COPS (series)|COPS]]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQTXawaAKNA "I can break these cuffs!" "You can't break those cuffs."] {{spoiler|He doesn't.}} |
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